Wellcome Mental Health Award: Physical Activity and Circadian Interventions

This one-off award funds mechanistically informed trials of physical activity and circadian-based interventions for anxiety and depression in young people aged 10–18. Awards range from £1 million to £4 million over three to four years. Wellcome expects to make 5–10 awards. Applications are open globally (excluding mainland China). Teams must include expertise in mental health science and in circadian systems and/or physical activity. The team must also include a clinical trials specialist and must demonstrate a pre-existing relationship with the target population. Lived experience expertise of anxiety and depression must be included in the team or advisory group.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.